Clear Window Film are thin and barely detectable. Unlike blinds and curtains, they allow natural light into your building, which decreases the amount spent on electricity. It also provides an unobtrusive view of the outdoors.
Studies have shown the amount of light in a room can affect the mood of the occupants as well as productivity.
Security window film also comes with privacy options for buildings with windows that open to public-facing streets that require strengthening to protect people and property from bad actors. Often burglars will scope out homes and businesses by looking through windows for enticing valuables.
Burglars may also look for indicators that a building is empty, or someone is home alone. With privacy security films for windows, it becomes near impossible for intruders to see targets or know which rooms are occupied. Window films can also be used to change the look of your building or be decorative in nature.
When impacted, security window film holds glass fragments in place to ensure the glass will not shatter, minimizing damages and decreasing the chance of injury when broken.
Security film for your windows not only stops glass from shattering, but it also makes glass more difficult to breach, delaying entry by up to three minutes. This means intruders will have to use a more considerable amount of force to gain entry, giving those inside time to run, hide, or call the authorities.
The truth is there is no such thing as bulletproof window film, despite many deceptive ads and videos that mislead consumers.
However, if your facility needs ballistic protection, consider using bullet-resistant glass. While both security films and ballistic glass meet different security needs, bullet-resistant glass will generally have a certified rating to indicate resistance to certain types of bullets, velocity, grain weight, and other factors.
The cost of bullet-resistant glass is much higher than security film. Depending on the size and type, it can run into hundreds of dollars per square foot. Window films offer much lower cost protection against forced entry, active shooter (slowing an intruder), and bomb blast mitigation, for which they are also tested in laboratories.
Security film also protects against natural disasters such as high winds or tornados that my fling objects through glass. Other natural disasters, such as fires and earthquakes, can cause windows to blow out entirely. With window reinforcement film, the glass can be broken, but will not shatter, allowing those attempting to escape safe passage without injury.
Window security film is less expensive than replacing your building’s windows with laminated security glass. If you have glass in your building that is already laminated, adding a thick security film will give your windows the greatest amount of protection outside of bullet-resistant glass.
The film helps control spall, a term used to describe the flying glass that can become separated from laminated glass in an attack. Spall is considered a serious hazard, as the flying glass can cause blindness and other injuries.
Security film can also be purchased with integrated tinting, which reduces energy expenditures by blocking direct sunlight rays that cause buildings to heat up in the summer. It can also help keep warm air in during the colder winter months, reducing electricity costs.
Some window security films also block ultraviolet light, which is damaging to people, furnishings, and equipment. These films will keep fabrics, furniture, and artwork from discoloration and fading as well as protecting those inside from UV rays that are damaging to eyes and skin.